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EP1346665A1
EP1346665A1 EP03075789A EP03075789A EP1346665A1 EP 1346665 A1 EP1346665 A1 EP 1346665A1 EP 03075789 A EP03075789 A EP 03075789A EP 03075789 A EP03075789 A EP 03075789A EP 1346665 A1 EP1346665 A1 EP 1346665A1
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Frank Boschman
Kris Jan Simon Van Puyvelde
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/02Seat parts
    • A47C7/28Seat parts with tensioned springs, e.g. of flat type
    • A47C7/282Seat parts with tensioned springs, e.g. of flat type with mesh-like supports, e.g. elastomeric membranes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/02Upholstery attaching means
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/02Seat parts
    • A47C7/14Seat parts of adjustable shape; elastically mounted ; adaptable to a user contour or ergonomic seating positions

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  • the present invention concerns a piece of furniture to sit on, in particular of the type comprising a frame, having at least one bearing face formed of a supple element that is stretched by means of clamping means.
  • a piece of furniture to sit on is understood in the first place a chair, in particular a garden chair or armchair, but in general, according to the invention, every piece of furniture upon which persons can take place, i.e. also a sofa or a bed, must be understood by it.
  • bearing face is meant the seat, the place to lie down on respectively in the case of a bed, or the back support of the piece of furniture to sit on.
  • the aforesaid supple element may be formed of any supple material whatsoever, for example a fabric, a gauzy layer, a foil, leather, a plaited structure, etc.
  • draw springs provided between the frame of the piece of furniture to sit on and the edge of the supple element, such that a tensile force is exerted on the supple element, as a result of which it will be stretched.
  • a disadvantage of this technique consists in that such springs are usually visible, that one can hurt oneself on these springs, and that the springs give away while the piece of furniture is in use, creating a stretch effect that is little stable.
  • the present invention aims a piece of furniture to sit on of the above-mentioned type which does not have the aforesaid disadvantages.
  • this piece of furniture to sit on is characterised in that the clamping means at least consist of two parts on the one hand, a first part assuming a certain position in relation to the frame of the piece of furniture and a second part onto which the above-mentioned supple element is fixed respectively, and means which make it possible to move the second part in relation to the first part on the other hand, especially to move it systematically, in particular up to a specific end position, such that a stretch effect is created in the supple element by realising said movement.
  • clamping means By making use of the clamping means provided on the piece of furniture to sit on which allow for a systematic movement of the second part, a sound clamping force can be obtained in a relatively simple manner.
  • clamping means can also be realised in a rather simple manner, such that no expert knowledge is required to realise a tension by means of these clamping means, and no special tools are required therefor.
  • the above-mentioned two parts are mainly situated in two planes situated one after the other, seen in the direction which is perpendicular to the bearing face.
  • This offers the advantage that in the stretched condition, the first part is situated behind the actual bearing face, so that it does not form an interfering factor.
  • the above-mentioned means for the mutual movement of the two parts consist of connecting elements that can be clamped with which said two parts can be moved towards one another, while the different co-operating parts, in other words the above-mentioned two parts and the connecting elements that can be clamped, are designed such that the second part, when the connecting elements are tightened, thanks to the co-operation between the different parts, is forced to move, which leads to the supple element being stretched.
  • the above-mentioned two parts are moreover fixed to one another by means of the connecting elements.
  • the connecting means hereby preferably consist of one or several screws which provide for the above-mentioned movement when being screwed on.
  • the connecting means hereby preferably consist of one or several screws which provide for the above-mentioned movement when being screwed on.
  • one of the above-mentioned two parts is provided with screw holders for the above-mentioned screws, and the other part is provided with passages for the screws which are formed such that said screws can tilt and/or shift in them, such that by tightening the screws, they will be adjusted, which has for a result that the second part is moved and the supple element is stretched.
  • the clamping means in particular the first part and the second part, are made of metal, while the frame of the piece of furniture to sit on is mainly made of wood.
  • the metal parts allow for the supple element to be well stretched, while the advantages of wooden chairs are nevertheless maintained.
  • the supple element is preferably stretched in a frame of its own which absorbs the clamping forces, as well as the tension when a pressure is exerted on the bearing face, whereby this frame as such is provided to the frame of the piece of furniture to sit on.
  • this frame as such is provided to the frame of the piece of furniture to sit on.
  • the invention also concerns a piece of furniture to sit on, of the type comprising a frame, having at least one bearing face formed of a stretched, supple element, characterised in that the supple element is stretched in a frame of its own which absorbs the clamping forces, as well as the tension when a pressure is exerted on the bearing face, and in that this frame is mainly made of metal, while the actual frame of the piece of furniture to sit on is mainly made of wood.
  • the invention also concerns an element to form a bearing face, in other words a frame, preferably made of metal, in which a stretched, supple element is provided by means of the above-mentioned clamping means.
  • a frame preferably made of metal
  • a stretched, supple element is provided by means of the above-mentioned clamping means.
  • such an element can be sold as separate to be installed in pieces of furniture to sit on.
  • the invention concerns a piece of furniture 1 to sit on, in this case a chair, of the type comprising a frame 2, having one or several bearing faces, in this case a seat 3 and a back support 4, formed of a supple element 6 which is stretched by means of clamping means 5, in this case a fabric or the like.
  • the above-mentioned clamping means 5 at least consist of two parts, a first part 7 which assumes a specific position in relation to the frame 2 of the piece of furniture 1 when mounted, and a second part 8 respectively to which the above-mentioned supple element 6 is fixed on the one hand, and of means 9 which make it possible to move the second part 8 in relation to the first part 7 on the other hand, especially to move it systematically, in particular up to a specific end position, such that a stretch effect is created in the supple element 6 by realising said movement.
  • the supple element 6 is exclusively fixed to the left and right side of the piece of furniture 1 to sit on.
  • clamping means 5 On either side are provided clamping means 5, as mentioned above.
  • the parts 7 and 8 are each mainly formed of a lath.
  • the part 7 situated on the left side is connected to the part 7 situated on the right side via cross connections 10, such that the whole formed of the two parts 7 and the cross connections 10 in between forms a separate frame 11.
  • the above-mentioned means 9 to move the parts 8 in relation to the parts 7, at least while the supple element 6 is being stretched, consist of connection elements that can be clamped, formed of screws 12, with which the two parts 7-8 can be moved towards one another and in this case can also be fixed on top of one another.
  • passages 13 for the screws 12 which are made such that said screws 12 can be tilted in them and/or be laterally shifted in them.
  • these passages 13 and screws 12 have different particular technical design characteristics:
  • each of the second parts 8 are provided screw holders 17 for the screws 12 at mutual distances, in other words openings with internal screw thread.
  • the supple element 6 is fixed to the left, right side respectively, to the respective second part 8, as it is provided around it like a loop, as indicated with reference 18.
  • the screw holders 17 and the passages 13 are provided such that every second part 8 can be fixed on the accompanying first part 7.
  • the working of the clamping means 5 is represented step by step in figures 3 to 7.
  • the supple element 6 is provided over the lath-shaped parts 8, as shown in the top part of figure 3.
  • one of the parts 8 is connected to the accompanying first part 7 by means of screws 12, as represented in the right part of figure 4, whereby the screws 12 concerned are not entirely tightened yet.
  • an opening is provided in the supple element 6 at the height of every screw holder 17, so that the screws 12 concerned fit in it, which opening can possibly also be formed automatically by pushing the screw 12 concerned through the supple element 6.
  • the dimensions of the supple element 6 are selected such that, between the situation in figure 3 and that of figure 7, the material of the supple element 6 is being stretched.
  • the back support 4 is built analogous to the seat 3.
  • the parts 7-8 in particular the laths of which they are formed, may be slightly bent, or they may have a buckle 21 on one or several of their far ends, in this case at the height of the front side of the seat 3, so as to obtain a more comfortable seat 3.
  • the supple element 6 must not necessarily be provided like a loop, for example, around every second part 8. Any form of fastening can be applied to this end.
  • the parts 8 may for example consist of metal eyes provided in the supple element 6, whereby the supple element 6 is then slid for example over the screws 12 by means of said eyes, for example between the first parts 7 made in the shape of laths on the one hand, and a second lath situated on top of it on the other hand.

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  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
EP03075789A 2002-03-19 2003-03-18 Meuble pour s'asseoir Expired - Lifetime EP1346665B3 (fr)

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BE2002/0196A BE1014711A3 (nl) 2002-03-19 2002-03-19 Zitmeubel.

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JP2010094284A (ja) * 2008-10-16 2010-04-30 Toyota Boshoku Corp 車両用シート
US20240008648A1 (en) * 2022-07-08 2024-01-11 Outer, Inc. Chaise lounge
US12471718B2 (en) * 2021-01-12 2025-11-18 Vitra Ag Support assembly

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CH710131B1 (de) * 2014-09-19 2018-04-30 Sitag Ag Stuhl.
US11744372B2 (en) * 2019-05-24 2023-09-05 Kiyoshi Kawaguchi Stretch function-added loading sheet, and chair provided herewith

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US1060664A (en) * 1912-05-07 1913-05-06 Frederick Beaudry Chair-seat frame.
US4435882A (en) * 1981-10-15 1984-03-13 Knoll International, Inc. Assembly for holding and tensioning a webbing
US4516305A (en) * 1981-12-15 1985-05-14 Knoll International, Inc. Webbing tensioning method

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US1060664A (en) * 1912-05-07 1913-05-06 Frederick Beaudry Chair-seat frame.
US4435882A (en) * 1981-10-15 1984-03-13 Knoll International, Inc. Assembly for holding and tensioning a webbing
US4516305A (en) * 1981-12-15 1985-05-14 Knoll International, Inc. Webbing tensioning method

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JP2010094284A (ja) * 2008-10-16 2010-04-30 Toyota Boshoku Corp 車両用シート
US12471718B2 (en) * 2021-01-12 2025-11-18 Vitra Ag Support assembly
US20240008648A1 (en) * 2022-07-08 2024-01-11 Outer, Inc. Chaise lounge
US12557911B2 (en) * 2022-07-08 2026-02-24 Outer, Inc. Chaise lounge

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ES2251664T3 (es) 2006-05-01
ES2251664T7 (es) 2012-03-16
EP1346665B1 (fr) 2005-11-16
DE60302266D1 (de) 2010-12-30
DE60302266T2 (de) 2006-07-20
ATE309724T1 (de) 2005-12-15
DE60302266T3 (de) 2013-01-17
EP1346665B3 (fr) 2011-01-26

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